All We Know – English Lyrics

• By: The Chainsmokers, Phoebe Ryan
• Album: Memories... Do Not Open

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional depths of "All We Know" by The Chainsmokers and Phoebe Ryan, a perfect song for English language learners! Its clear, relatable lyrics about the complexities of love and holding onto a relationship, even through struggles, offer an excellent opportunity to expand your vocabulary and understand nuanced expressions of emotion. The song's blend of accessible pop melodies with electronic production makes it enjoyable while you practice listening comprehension, and the repetitive yet impactful chorus can help solidify new phrases.

[English]

Fighting flames of fire

Hang onto burning wires

We don't care anymore

Are we fading lovers?

We keep wasting colors

Maybe we should let this go

We're fallin' apart, still we hold together

We've passed the end, so we chase forever

'Cause this is all we know

This feeling's all we know

I'll ride my bike up to the road

Down the streets, right through the city

I'll go everywhere you go

From Chicago to the coast

You tell me, "Hit this and let's go

Blow the smoke right through the window"

'Cause this is all we know

...

'Cause this is all we know

...

'Cause this is all we know

Never face each other

One bed, different covers

We don't care anymore

Two hearts still beating

On with different rhythms

Maybe we should let this go

We're fallin' apart, still we hold together

We've passed the end, so we chase forever

'Cause this is all we know

This feeling's all we know

I'll ride my bike up to the road

Down the streets, right through the city

I'll go everywhere you go

From Chicago to the coast

You tell me, "Hit this and let's go

Blow the smoke right through the window"

'Cause this is all we know

...

'Cause this is all we know

...

'Cause this is all we know

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ B2	verb (gerund) - the act of engaging in a fight or struggle
flames /fleɪmz/ B1	noun - hot, bright burning gas or vapor
burning /ˈbɜːr.nɪŋ/ B2	verb (gerund) - the act of producing fire or heat
wires /waɪərz/ B1	noun - thin metal thread for conducting electricity
fading /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ B2	verb (gerund) - becoming less bright, distinct, or strong
colors /ˈkʌ.lərz/ A2	noun - visual perception of different wavelengths of light
pass /pæs/ A2	verb - to move past or go beyond
falling /ˈfɔː.lɪŋ/ B2	verb (gerund) - descending downward
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or grasp onto something
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A1	adverb - with or in proximity to another or others
passed /pæst/ A2	verb - moved beyond a point or time
end /ɛnd/ A2	noun - the final part of something
chase /tʃeɪs/ B2	verb - to pursue in order to catch or catch up with
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of or familiar with
feeling /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction

Key Grammar Structures

• Fighting flames of fire

  ➔ Gerund as a subject

  ➔ In this line, 'Fighting' is a gerund that acts as the subject of the sentence.

• We don't care anymore

  ➔ Negative form of the present simple

  ➔ The phrase 'don't care' is the negative form of the present simple tense, indicating a lack of concern.

• We've passed the end

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase 'We've passed' uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that has relevance to the present.

• This feeling's all we know

  ➔ Contraction of 'is'

  ➔ The contraction 'feeling's' stands for 'feeling is', which is a common way to express possession or identity.

• I'll ride my bike up to the road

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I'll ride' uses the future simple tense to express an action that will happen.

• Blow the smoke right through the window

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Blow the smoke' is in the imperative mood, giving a command or instruction.

• Two hearts still beating

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'still beating' uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action.